Gov Final Review

What is the definition of government?

• A system for controlling a community or nation

• A type of economic system

• A form of entertainment

• A method of scientific research

Which type of government do we have in the U.S.? (Be specific)

• Direct Democracy

• Monarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Authoritarian

What is the difference between a Direct Democracy and an Indirect (Representative) Democracy?

• Direct Democracy involves elected officials making decisions.

• In Direct Democracy, citizens vote on all decisions directly.

• Indirect Democracy is a form of monarchy.

• Indirect Democracy does not involve voting.

Which statement correctly identifies characteristics of a Democracy and an Authoritarian Government.

• Democracy promotes individual freedoms; Authoritarian limits them.

• Both systems ensure equal power distribution.

• Authoritarian governments often suppress dissent.

• Democracy and Authoritarian governments have identical decision-making processes.

What was America’s very first government/constitution called? Who did it give more power to?

• The Articles of Confederation; the states

• The Constitution; the federal government

• The Bill of Rights; the people

• The Declaration of Independence; the colonies

What was the primary outcome of the Constitutional Convention? What was the main goal of the Framers?

• The drafting of the Constitution; to create a stronger federal government

• The Bill of Rights; to protect individual freedoms

• The Declaration of Independence; to gain independence from Britain

• The Articles of Confederation; to maintain state sovereignty

What is the outline of the Constitution (list the sections in order)?

• Preamble, 7 Articles, 27 Amendments

• 6 Articles, Preamble, 42 Amendments

• 10 Amendments, 3 Articles, Preamble

• Preamble, 27 Amendments, 7 Articles

What were the differences between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?

• Federalists supported a strong central government; Anti-Federalists wanted more power for the states

• Federalists wanted independence from Britain; Anti-Federalists wanted to remain colonies

• Federalists supported the Articles of Confederation; Anti-Federalists supported the Constitution

• Federalists wanted a monarchy; Anti-Federalists wanted a democracy

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are collectively known as what? What role did this document play in the ratification of the Constitution?

• The Bill of Rights; it helped secure ratification by protecting individual liberties

• The Articles of Confederation; it established the first government

• The Declaration of Independence; it declared independence from Britain

• The Federalist Papers; it argued for a strong central government

What is the significance of the Preamble of the Constitution?

• It outlines the goals and purposes of the government

• It lists the rights of the citizens

• It declares independence from Britain

• It establishes the first government